Looks like this will have to be the next mod to both the XF and the EB...

The MaDDeSTMaN · 17-09-2005, 06:46 PM

Yes, Nikki (LuvinmyEB) is going to have a baby, and I'm going to be a dad!

7 (nearly 8) weeks down, just over another 32 to go until the big day.

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It's just been confirmed with a blood test by a doctor after a home test a week ago showed a positive result.

Umm, not sure what else to say right now...

Melz · 17-09-2005, 06:48 PM

Congratulations!!! You can colour co-ordinate the baby seat with the car though.. always a bonus

Good luck to you and Nikki

The Mighty Red · 17-09-2005, 07:02 PM

congratulations Guys you must be stoked!!

Psycho Chicken · 17-09-2005, 07:02 PM

Congrats guys.

Feathers · 17-09-2005, 07:03 PM

Congratulations guys!!

Paxton · 17-09-2005, 07:15 PM

Troy and Nikki, congratulations. Lets hope that the little one has blue blood, not that awful red stuff Holden supporters have. You of all people deserve every happiness, especially after the Slum Lord incident earlier this year.

Surprises are what keeps life exciting. Congratulations.

-Andrew

LUXO_8 · 17-09-2005, 07:33 PM

congrats guys!.... top news:P

DOC · 17-09-2005, 07:48 PM

Great news guys,
With all indicators now showing positive, I'm sure there will be many more good news stories form both of you moving forward.

Pete

RSgerry · 17-09-2005, 08:02 PM

congratulations to you both. i saw the title of the thread and was worried that you were going to go down the dark path away from Escorts :-)

baby is probably better off in a Falcon anyway :-)

The MaDDeSTMaN · 17-09-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RSgerry

congratulations to you both. i saw the title of the thread and was worried that you were going to go down the dark path away from Escorts :-)

baby is probably better off in a Falcon anyway :-)

Hahaha, nah, I'll always want another Escort mate, just now this means that instead of having one as a daily driver, it looks like it'll be my 'weekend' car once I get another one - which isn't a bad thing, means I can make it as wild as I want without having to worry about if it's practical for daily driving

But that's not going to be for a few years now - I sold the last of our 3 Escorts today, and I'll admit I wasn't exactly happy to see it taken away on the back of a trailer and out of my life. Oh well.

Thanks everyone for your congratulations, now, I remember a while ago there being a thread about Ford baby seats (well, just baby seats in blue and white with Ford embroidered on them), did anybody manage to find where we could get one like that?

bindi · 19-09-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RSgerry

baby is probably better off in a Falcon anyway :-)

More space in the Falcon for all the baby gear (safer in an accident too, Troy)! Just turn those speakers down when the baby's in the back

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CONGRATS TO NIKKI AND TROY! I'm so excited for the both of you, I don't have any baby stuff to pass on though cos my youngest is now 9 and I've had the snip... no more babies for me, so I gave all my baby stuff away pretty soon after that.

See Troy I can keep a secret! Even with my big mouth

The MaDDeSTMaN · 19-09-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bindi

More space in the Falcon for all the baby gear (safer in an accident too, Troy)! Just turn those speakers down when the baby's in the back

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CONGRATS TO NIKKI AND TROY! I'm so excited for the both of you, I don't have any baby stuff to pass on though cos my youngest is now 9 and I've had the snip... no more babies for me, so I gave all my baby stuff away pretty soon after that.

See Troy I can keep a secret! Even with my big mouth

Hehehe, yeah, although out of the two the EB would be the safer car by far, as well as being more practical (fold down rear seats, easier to get things in and out of the boot, more boot space), so I doubt the XF will be used for transporting the little one around much. So I shouldn't have to turn those speakers down after all.

It's ok Bindi, you don't owe us anything, far from it, I've still got to make up a package to send up to you in return for the XF manual and speakers! So even if you had baby stuff... Besides, transporting stuff from where you are would be a pain.

And yes, thanks for not saying anything until I had made the big announcement on here

mcflux · 19-09-2005, 01:03 PM

I guess it's time for Nikki to change her "I have PMS and ESP" title! :nutsycuck

Congrats guys!!! I can picture the little one in 18 years time being given the keys to a crusty old BA turbo for their 1st car :P

-Dave-

KEV EB XR8 · 21-09-2005, 07:47 AM

this is my third little girl , still get tears and sookie when ya see these pics , my wife was flown to liverpool hospital 8 weeks premi 2 weeks ago and they managed to put it off for a bit longer . although there is 11 yrs between our youngest and we didn't plan on our new arrival , as you seem , we are stoked

make sure you nurture every minute madestman

Des · 21-09-2005, 08:35 AM

Congrats to you both! The first ultrasound is one of the most amazing experiences you'll ever have. Blows you away don't it....Do yourself a favour, go to every ultrasound and learn to change nappies, then you can have as many "father and son/daughter" days as possible. I cherish every moment with my son

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PS. He loves the sound and feel of the V8 and giggles like a loon everytime I give it a boot. Training him early....

The MaDDeSTMaN · 21-09-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

Oh Troy had to sit down? That is sooooooooo sweet! :hihi:

Hehehe, yeah yeah yeah, laugh it up. :P I guess I was a little overwhelmed by seeing the little bubba, and seeing it's little heart that didn't even exist a matter of weeks ago beating away nice and strong. And knowing that it's not my niece, nephew, or anything like that, I was looking at someone who is a direct descendant of me, that wouldn't exist if it wasn't for me.

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Originally Posted by KEV EB XR8

this is my third little girl , still get tears and sookie when ya see these pics , my wife was flown to liverpool hospital 8 weeks premi 2 weeks ago and they managed to put it off for a bit longer . although there is 11 yrs between our youngest and we didn't plan on our new arrival , as you seem , we are stoked
make sure you nurture every minute madestman

You got that right, I'm definitely stoked about it mate, and believe me, every moment is and will be special, even when I'm changing a crappy nappy, or being woken up after only getting 5 minutes sleep by a crying baby.

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Originally Posted by Des

Congrats to you both! The first ultrasound is one of the most amazing experiences you'll ever have. Blows you away don't it....Do yourself a favour, go to every ultrasound and learn to change nappies, then you can have as many "father and son/daughter" days as possible. I cherish every moment with my son .
PS. He loves the sound and feel of the V8 and giggles like a loon everytime I give it a boot. Training him early....

Believe me mate, I'll be at every ultrasound, even if I have to walk there over burning coals and broken glass in bare feet! It's just such an amazing experience. Absolutely blows you away. I can already change nappies, done it many times already, used to change my cousins nappies many years ago when she was a baby, also my mum used to look after little kids while their parents went to work, so I used to help out by changing nappies, feeding them, etc. But I can imagine it will be very different changing the nappy on our own child.

Good job on training him early, I think growing up with us, there is no chance they won't grow up to love cars - I know my niece is already a big fan of cars, as soon as she goes out the front, she runs to the car and says "broom broom!" while trying to open the door to get in, because she wants to go for a drive! And if given half a chance, here is where she'll sit:

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Originally Posted by gozza

good on ya
u'll need a specialsied baby bucket seat with racing harnesses

Hahaha, only in the EB, the XF is way too slow for that to be needed, LOL!

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Originally Posted by niko

i was 99% sure it was gonna be. Gas system hehe

congrats. now just dont forget this mod is to reduce performance ;)

Hahaha, nah, petrol still, for now, but I can see how people would look at the title and think "another LPG conversion thread" :hihi:

Reduce performance? Noooooooo! The XF doesn't have any to lose! :hihi:

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Thanks everyone for your responses, we appreciate the kind words

megsy · 17-09-2005, 08:16 PM

Congrats on the Great news, make sure the young 'un has blue blood and i hope everything goes well for you guys

Jason[98.EL] · 17-09-2005, 08:52 PM

You guys dont know me

but congrats on the pregnancy hope all goes well
its a great change to your lives and take it from me you wont want it any other way

congrats again

jason

MO · 17-09-2005, 09:12 PM

Congratulations Troy and Nikki...your life is now dramatically changed...I wish you both all the best and may the gods look upon you with favour. Enjoy what is to come...as for the escorts ...well I think they've just taken a back seat.

The MaDDeSTMaN · 17-09-2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by John McMaster

Congratulations Troy and Nikki...your life is now dramatically changed...I wish you both all the best and may the gods look upon you with favour. Enjoy what is to come...as for the escorts ...well I think they've just taken a back seat.

Thanks mate, and yes they have, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Just means I'll have to wait a few more years before I get myself a new toy

LuvinmyEB · 17-09-2005, 11:25 PM

Thanks guys.

Needless to say that explains my absence of late, I'm tired ALL the time, I feel like I need a bucket next to me 24/7, and the fun has only just begun. :P

I can't believe I just gave away the last of my baby stuff too because I was 'apparently' infertile.

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So looking forward to the sleepless nights again.

I know, it will all be worth it though. ;)

KEV EB XR8 · 18-09-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvinmyEB

Thanks guys.

Needless to say that explains my absence of late, I'm tired ALL the time, I feel like I need a bucket next to me 24/7, and the fun has only just begun. :P

I can't believe I just gave away the last of my baby stuff too because I was 'apparently' infertile.

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So looking forward to the sleepless nights again.

I know, it will all be worth it though. ;)

congrat's to you both , funny thing that we were lucky to have children , sindy has ovary problems our youngest is 11yo and sindy is just about to have another now . doctors ha !!
blue blood all the way kev @ sindy

xurbanx · 17-09-2005, 09:15 PM

congrats ^_____^

THORNSPAWN · 17-09-2005, 11:49 PM

CONGRATULATIONS guys

FRDGAL · 18-09-2005, 03:08 AM

OMG I knew it

Congratulations guys!!

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Now don't rush out and buy anything just yet - I have a cot for you + cot sheets and bumpers etc, a highchair, a porta-a-cot, pram, baby bag, bottle warmer etc and so on.... Oh and Nikki, the pram and baby bag are logo'd with "Winnie the Pooh" so I think you'll like ;)

All the items are in excellent condition guys and they're all yours!! I can't think what else I have tucked away in the cupboards but let me know what you need and I'll have a look.

I got first dibs at babysitting

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